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The Commissioner for Finance, Osun state, Bola Oyebamiji, has refused to reveal the debt profile in the state, adding that anyone could google it for clarity.

He said this during an interview with Channels' Sunrise Daily on Friday while addressing the topic: "The Minimum Wage Conundrum".

The commissioner when asked to clarify the assertion by the former Governor, Ogbeni Aregbesola that the debt profile of the state is about N300billion and would be cleared by the end of 209, described it as "untrue" and "fictitious".

"Well... that's not true, the debt profile of Osun is not N300billion, but I can assure that the debt profile, which is attached to some specific projects such as infrastructural development, and we are one of the credible state; because what make you credible is when a state is servicing its debt and is at the point of getting out of it very soon.

"I can't actually tell you the figure of our debt profile as it stands now. Just as I told you, the figure is minimal. Don't worry, you can actually google it using the website, anybody can see it from there."

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Leah Sharibu just like any other children in Nigeria has every right to better life, and must also be accorded fair treatment irrespective of her background, religious or social economic status.

The essence of democracy itself is to guarantee everyone's right of access to freedom of movement, which is enshrined in the constitution of Nigeria as amended. But in the case of Sharibu; the story is different as her freedom has long been restricted by the so-called Islamic sect, Boko Haram.

It's 676 days and still counting since Leah Sharibu and over 100 female students of the Government Girls’ Science and Technical College, Dapchi in Yobe State were kidnapped by the Boko Haram insurgents in 2018.

The insurgents released the girls except for Leah, who is still held to date.
In a statement released on Sunday, 22nd December 2019, and signed by its Chairman, Mr Ejoga Inalegwu, the Christian elders on the platform of the Northern Elders Christian Forum, urged Buhari to give them Leah Sharibu as “our gift for Christmas.”

Inalegwu said, “We plead with the President, Muhammadu Buhari, to give the Christian community of this great nation, the Christmas gift by ensuring the release of our dear child, Leah Sharibu, from the brutal custody of the Boko Haram.

“We believe the government has the wherewithal and competency to effect her release.

“The message of Christmas is a message of hope for a people who had lost every hope; it is good news to revive the hearts of those in despair. It is the good news of deliverance.”

This came as the stay in captivity of Leah Sharibu for over two years in the hands of the Boko Haram terror group has continued to draw local and international attention, with the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students, IFES, Regional Secretary for English and Portugese-speaking Africa and founder/convener, Para-Mallam Peace Foundation, Rev. Gideon Para-Mallam, calling on the Nigerian government to ensure that the teenager does not spend the new year in the den of the terror group.

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In the dark days thou camest
When all hopes dragged to the mud
But here is the light of the day
Oyo calls, GSM answers

Your leadership skills,
A mystery that can't be decipher
Making many to wallow in awe
Oyo calls, GSM answers

From North to East,
Your wisdom unsearchable
West to South,
Your NEWS all the way

GSM!
A name that charms our doubts
Unifying every Nigerian despite the diversity
That beset us in the past
But with you comest relief

Who can understand his ways
Hail the Madiba of our time
The only sellable music in town
GSM, Governor Seyi Makinde we hail.

NB: The poem is dedicated to the Executive Governor of Oyo state, His Excellency Seyi Makinde for his good leadership qualities and contributions towards the development of our democracy. Keep the good works going!

©The Voice

It’s Halleluiah Day at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Citadel of Solution as some selected gospel music artistes within the four walls of the ministry are on ground to bring down God’s glory at the church’s praise jam holding at its Ipaja Regional headquarters Youth Church today, 24th December 2019.

The praise and worship session themed Hosanna Experience will have in attendance some heavyweight gospel singers like Seyi Moses, Mike Sing, Ifunanya Success, Uche Okereke, Rotimi Oluwatodimu, and Paul Winner.

Other praise worship leaders expected to minister include MFM Ipaja Regional HQ choir, Seyi Sax, De Exalter Dancers, Real Solution amongst others.

The service of songs will also feature anointed ministers such the Regional Overseer, Pastor Solomon Olumide and host pastor, Success Ogar while other invited ministers are also expected to grace the occasion.
The host minister, Pastor Success earlier explained that God has been faithful to the church over the last nine years through miracles, deliverances and answered prayers.

“This awesome praise season in the presence of God is to commemorate the nineth Year of our assembly, Citadel of Solution, which has really impacted many lives especially the youth over the years,” he said.

The wife of the host pastor, Mrs. Ifunanya Success while commenting on the programme said: "Wow... this programme is going to be a great experience before the presence of the Lord tonight. We're inviting everyone to come have a touch and indwelling of the Spirit of God as so many minsters who will be ministering tonight will be releasing the power of God through their songs and ministrations. Admission to the programme is free.

“We also encourage all Nigerians especially those in Ipaja and its environs to be a part of this programme at Mulegun Complex, LS Bus Stop, Abesan Estate, Ipaja, Lagos between 6pm till day breaks.”

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Christmas is here again and you got to prepare yourself for the yuletide if you really care to enjoy every bit of it.

Here are the eight ( security tips to keep you safe this Christmas:

1. Prepare your home for optimum safety while you’re away

Fact has it that during festive season, homes become more vulnerable to burglars. When leaving the house unattended, make sure all the windows and doors are locked. Pay particular attention to doors and windows at the rear of the house. And if you have a shed or garage, do not forget to lock them even if your house is fenced.

2. Turn off all your electrical appliances before travelling

This is another very important one to remember, before you travel make sure you turn off ALL your electrical appliances, from the smallest to the bigger ones. (Even that socket without your phone charger, turn it off). Also remember your gas cylinder should be off and kept somewhere safe.

3. Keep your valuables out of sight

If you enjoy the outdoors very often then it’s most likely that you have set up chairs and tables in your compound. Other things might include your gym instruments, buckets, generator, ladder, foot mats, waste bin etc.

Two things are involved; as no one is in control of the weather its safer if you pack everything inside the house before you take your trip so when you return they still work perfectly and secondly, people are attracted by what they see. You don’t want to give the holiday burglars a reason to enter.

4. Illuminate your surroundings

Just before you make any trip be sure to check that your security lights are perfectly working, some people even install brand new ones just to be extra careful. Nothing attracts unwanted guests like a house without proper security lights.

5. Have your car inspected and/or serviced before you travel, and keep an emergency kit in it.

One of the most common issues that travelers experience during the holidays is car trouble. Being stuck on the side of the road in cold weather is the last thing you want to do on your vacation, but it can also be dangerous, such as if you happen to blow a tire while driving on a highway at high speeds. To help deter some of these incidents, bring your car in for an inspection and any necessary maintenance, particularly on your tires, which need to be road-worthy and properly inflated for the long drive.

6. Know how to drive safely on bad roads

You should study up to ensure you know how to maneuver your vehicle on dilapidated roads, which could potentially be dangerous. Tips include not driving until you're sure of the condition of the road you're going to ply through, allowing yourself extra time to get to your destination to prevent rushing on the road, decreasing your speed, and leaving yourself plenty of room to stop.

7. Carry a cell phone and charger


You never know when you might experience car troubles or where you might be when that happens, so having a mobile phone is crucial for utmost safety. Having a cell phone means having the ability to call for help with your car or for a taxi or other type of ride to get you to a warm location.

Along with your cell phone, you also need to carry a phone charger to be able to keep the battery topped up.

8. Safety comes first

Ensure while observing the Christmas holidays you raise alarm in case of any emergency like: fire outbreak, accident, building collapse etc. This would help the necessary authorities to know what preventive measures to take so as to tackle the situation at the appropriate time, and in turn, assure you of your maximum safety. For any traces of theft or robbery, please report to the nearest police station around you. Do have a blissful Yuletide.

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Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde says his administration will not chase street hawkers out of the street without providing them some alternative means of livelihood.

Makinde made this known during a media chat with Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (because) on Saturday while addressing issues bothering on governance in the state.

According to him, "Street trading cannot be eradicated overnight. Some of them are breadwinners, and that is their main source of income. I agree it's very dangerous. Our position is,. we can't chase them off the street without an alternative.

"The ones removed from Ojoo, were moved to the Akinyele trailer park. At scout camp, we reduced the rent for stalls and ordered installation of electricity, toilets etc. we have to be careful we don't take away their means of livelihood without offering alternatives.

"Dealing with the issue of street trading requires careful planning and implementation by the government," he said.

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An unfaithful wife got an expected hit on her adulterous journey after her husband invaded the room where she was having sex with her lover.

The woman who became overwhelmed with shame and guilt, broke down into tears as she couldn’t respond to her husband’s bashing.

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An Upper Area Court sitting in Kasuwan Nama in Jos on Thursday, sentenced a 22-year-old-trader, Yusuf Musa, to one-year imprisonment for stealing chicken.

The judge, Yahaya Mohammed, sentenced Mr Musa after he pleaded guilty to stealing the chicken.

Mr Mohammed, however, gave the convict an option of N10,000 fine.

He said the judgment would serve as a deterrent to those who would want to indulge in such an act of stealing.

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US President Donald Trump was impeached for abuse of power in a historic vote in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, setting up a trial in the Senate on removing him from office, Vanguard reports.

By a 230 to 197 vote in the Democratic-controlled House, the 45th US president becomes just the third occupant of the White House in American history to be impeached.

That decision lies in the hands of the US Senate, the other half of the US Congress, which will consider the issue during a blockbuster trial in January.

Unlike in the House of Representatives, where a simple majority vote was enough to pass impeachment, two thirds of senators will need to vote to remove Mr Trump for it to happen.

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Joshua Agboola, a 9-year-old boy, has proved his rare brilliance by developing a website for his school

The tech genius said that he started coding at the very young age of six and hopes coding is taught in schools

Apart from being a creator, he also has a YouTube channel where he teaches people how to code in a simplified way Nigeria is not short of kid geniuses as there are many of them. Joshua Agboola is another one.

At nine years of age, he was able to develop a website for his school right from scratch.

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It was a black Tuesday in Anyigba area of Kogi as some unsuspected gunmen shot a final year student in the Department of English (Education) at the the Prince Audu Abubakar University (PAAU) formerly Kogi State University (KSU), Anyigba.

The victim, identified as Joseph Apeh, was said to have just rounded off his final year exams on Tuesday when he was trailed to the campus and gunned down by the assailants.

Eyewitness said that the gunmen, who rode on a motorcycle, shot at the victim at close range and fled the campus.

Apeh was confirmed dead at the Kogi State University Teaching Hospital.

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The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi state, Engineer Musa Wada, has said he was determined to unravel the alleged sharp practices currently going on in the state if elected as governor during the November 16 poll.

He said this had made the present leadership in the state desperate to retain power so that the people of the state will continue on the trend of maladministration.

Wada, who stated this on Sunday, said he would beam a complete searchlight on the four years of the Yahaya Bello administration in the state.

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has unveiled an alleged plot by the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello to derail the forthcoming November 16 governorship election in the state.

PDP alleged that Bello plans to derail the forthcoming election by going after leaders of opposition in the state.

The party made the claim while demanding the immediate and unconditional release of its Head of security in Dekina Local Government Area of the state, Edeh Abutu.

Addressing a press conference yesterday, PDP spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan alleged that Governor Bello abducted Abutu on trumped-up charges and took him to an unknown destination.

Ologbondiyan said: “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in unequivocal terms, demands an immediate and unconditional release of innocent Nigerians, including PDP’s Head of Security in Dekina Local Government, Mr. Edeh Abutu, who was reportedly abducted by the Governor Yahaya Bello’s All Progressives Congress (APC) on trumped-up charges and taken to unknown destination where they are believed to be under torture.

“Nigerians will recall that last Thursday, October 31, 2019, the PDP alerted of the heinous plots by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and outgoing Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state to clampdown on key leaders in the state as well as unleash violence on the people, for their decision not to vote Yahaya Bello back to office.

“We have called you today to notify Nigerians that the APC has commence the clampdown and punishment of innocent citizens of Kogi state, having realized that the people are not ready to change their resolve to kick out the incompetent, corrupt and disdainful Bello administration.

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The People's Democratic Party candidate, Musa Wada on Sunday was seen dancing before mammoth crowd in Idah.

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Many Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) have been asking a lot of questions as regards the various locations of NYSC orientation camps across the country.

Based on the foregoing, Vanguard gathered the present locations of all the NYSC camp centres in Nigeria. Here are the details:

1. ABIA (AB)

NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umunna, Bende Local Government Area, Abia State.

2. ADAMAWA (AD)

Adamawa State Polytechnic, Jimeta, Yola North, Adamawa State.

3. AKWA IBOM (AK)

NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikot Itie Udung, Nsit Atai Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.

4. ANAMBRA (AN)

NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Progressive Senior Secondary School, Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State.

5. BAUCHI (BA)

NYSC Permanent Orientation camp, KM 60 Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Council, bauchi State.

6. BAYELSA (BY)

Kaiama Grammar School , Kaiama, Kolokuma/Opokuma L.G.A Kaiama Grammar School, Kaiama, Kolokoma-Opokuma Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.

7. BENUE (BN)

NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area, Kilometer 35 Makurdi Gboko Road, Benue State.

8. BORNO (BO)

College of Peace and Disaster Management, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Babbar-Ruga Batsari Road Katsina, Katsina State.

9. CROSS RIVER (CR)

NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Obubra, Obubra Local Government Area, Cross River State.

10. DELTA (DT)

NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Former Martins TTC, Issele-Uku, Aniocha North L.G.A. Delta State.

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The fugitive leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has said that he was ready to return to the country to continue his trial if he would be guaranteed of his safety.

But an Abuja Federal High Court judge, Binta Nyako, told him that the only way he could guarantee his safety is by returning him to prison, because even judges, in Nigeria these days, were no longer safe.

This was what transpired at the court on Thursday, after counsel to the IPOB leader, Ifeanyi Ejiofor told the judge that his client was ready to face trial in Nigeria should his safety be guaranteed.

Ejiofor said he had since filed an application to restore the IPOB leader’s bail to enable him continue his trial.

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The Federal High Court, Abuja, will, on Nov. 7, deliver judgment in the suit filed by the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Natasha Akpoti, challenging her exclusion from the forthcoming governorship election in Kogi.

Justice Folashade Ogunbiyi-Giwa fixed the date for judgment after taken submissions of counsel on the propriety or otherwise of the suit.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akpoti, his deputy, Adams Khalid and the SDP had approached the court to challenge their exclusion from the 2019 Kogi governorship poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The commission had refused to accept the candidature of Khalid in replacement of the earlier nominated deputy governor, Mohammed Yakubu, on the grounds that Yakubu was not qualified in the first place to be fielded as a deputy governorship candidate in the election on account of his age.

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Nigeria will overcome its security challenges, Sen. Emmanuel Bwacha, President, Christian Legislators Fellowship of Nigeria (CLFN) has said.

He stated this during the 10th Anniversary of the National Prayer Breakfast organised by the fellowship in Abuja on Thursday.

Bwacha who represents Taraba South Senatorial District said that the country would overcome its security challenges if the citizens took to prayer.

“With the security, leadership and economic challenges confronting the country, we shall overcome. It requires our prayers” he said.

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Many students borrowed N650 for the online registration, a prerequisite for assessing the yearly Kogi State Scholarship Scheme, known as bursary. But months after, no student has received the cash. The aggrieved students are appealing to the government to fulfil its promise or return their ‘processing fee’. AROGBONLO ISRAEL report

WHEN it was announced, many students received the news with joy. But, one year after, they are yet to be paid. Now they are lamenting the non-payment of their 2018-2019 bursary and scholarship by the Kogi State government.

The aggrieved students, under the aegis of the National Association of Kogi State Students (NAKOSS), are spoiling for a showdown, should the government fail to fulfil its own part of the deal before the state election scheduled for next month holds.

The beginning

CAMPUSLIFE gathered that NAKOSS was created in 2004 as a pressure group to promote the welfare of students in tertiary institutions.

The late Governor Prince Abubakar Audu did not pay the bursary, but awarded scholarships to certain categories of students. This led to students’agitation for improved members’ welfare.

Audu’s successor Alhaji Idris Ibrahim continued with the scheme, with students receiving N3,500 yearly. Nevertheless, aside that students only enjoyed the bursary once under Ibrahim. CAMPUSLIFE learnt the scheme was fraught with irregularities as most students that registered could not access their bursaries.

Capt. Idris Ichala Wada (rtd), who took over from Ibrahim in 2011, added N500 to the bursary. Like Ibrahim, the method of payment was also ridled with irregularies.

Two years ago, there were fresh agitations by the students on the matter. This made Governor Yahaya Bello to increase the payment by 300 per cent, a feat previous administrations were not able to achieve. In addition, Bello digitalised the payment system, which encouraged eligible students to register online as a precondition for the bursary.

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered its first ruling against the People's Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Vanguard reports.

Atiku and his party are before the apex court to challenge the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari at the February 23, 2019 poll.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, who leads the seven-man panel of the apex court, in the lead ruling consented to by other members, overruled Atiku and his party’s request that their seven interlocutory appeals should be heard after the main one must have been argued.

The seven-man panel held that it would be unnecessary to hear the interlocutory appeals when a judgment on the main appeal marked SC.1211/2019 would cover the field.

After the Apex court ruling that declared the All Progressive Congress candidate, Muhammadu Buhari as the legitimate winner of the 2019 Presidential poll, reactions have since been trailing on the social media over what the opposition party described as 'an infringement on the goodwill of Nigerians'.

Vanguard gathered some of the reactions as follows:

Judiciary hijacked by dictatorial cabal — Atiku

Mr Abubakar, the main challenger to President Muhammadu Buhari at the election, said the top court has been hijacked by Mr Buhari’s dictatorial tendencies, even though he accepted its verdict.

According to him, the ruling showed the Supreme Court had also been undermined and rendered ineffective as part of Mr Buhari’s alleged repressive tactics.

While noting the media and the electoral commission were not spared by the president.

“If we do not build a free Nigeria, we may end up destroying her, and God forbid that that should be the case,” he said.

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The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, on Wednesday said though the Supreme Court had dismissed the appeal of the party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, against the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari, the final judgement comes from God almighty.

He stated that Nigeria is in such an untidy state that only God can
bail her out.

He spoke in a statement by his media aide, Ike Abonyi, while responding to the judgement of the Supreme Court dismissing their
appeal against the victory of Buhari and the All Progressives Congress in the February 29 election.

He urged Nigerians to remain resolute in their prayers to God, adding that the country is in such “an untidy state that only God can bail” her out.

Secondus commended Nigerians of all divide for their commitment and support to the party and to democracy.

He said the commitment of Nigerians to democracy and its tenets, “despite inhibiting factors,” is worthy of emulation and highly commendable.

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The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) on Tuesday accused President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration of impoverishing Nigerians through the increase in Value- Added Tax (VAT), borrowings and other policies.

The coalition said it had therefore, through one of its alliance party members, Action Peoples Party (APP), instituted a legal action in the Federal High Court to challenge the federal government’s actions.

The group’s spokesman, Imo Ugochinyere, who disclosed this in a statement, said the reason it filed the suit was to bring respite to citizens who had been traumatized and impoverished by the current government.

The suit, he said was filed before the Federal High Court presided over by Justice Ekwo Ekwo of Court 5.

He added that the court had since commenced hearing in the litigation.

he Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) on Tuesday accused President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration of impoverishing Nigerians through the increase in Value- Added Tax (VAT), borrowings and other policies.

The coalition said it had therefore, through one of its alliance party members, Action Peoples Party (APP), instituted a legal action in the Federal High Court to challenge the federal government’s actions.

The group’s spokesman, Imo Ugochinyere, who disclosed this in a statement, said the reason it filed the suit was to bring respite to citizens who had been traumatized and impoverished by the current government.

The suit, he said was filed before the Federal High Court presided over by Justice Ekwo Ekwo of Court 5.

He added that the court had since commenced hearing in the litigation.

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The Kogi west People's Democratic Party candidate, Dino Melaye says his political rival, Smart Adeyemi has been turned to an errand boy for the incumbent Governor, Yahaya Bello.

Melaye who is contesting in the November 16 Senatorial election in the state made this known during a media chat with the Channels TV on Sunday while assuring the electorates of his readiness of clinching victory in the poll.

The lawmaker boasted of high proficiency in terms of the number of bills passed in his few years spent in the Red chamber, adding that his records would pave way for his victory.

He described the APC candidate, Smart Adeyemi as not only his political wife but also a perpetual pregnancy waiting to be aborted in the November 16 poll. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO: http://community.vanguardngr.com/forum/topics/you-are-now-gov-bello-s-errand-boy-dino-melaye-blasts-smart-adeye

Ahead of the elections in Kogi and Bayelsa, Ex campuslife journalist, Arogbonlo Israel, has cautioned politicians to desist from any act of violence, saying that no Nigerian should kill or maim himself or herself because of the ambition of any power drunk politician.

The journalist stated this in a press statement released to newsmen on Sunday while reacting to some suspicious traces of violence that may mar the polls in the two states mentioned.

According to him, "The cost of leadership is service and should never be exchanged for violence. We cannot avoid to lose any Nigerian to violence sponsored by one heinous politician looking for blood to shed. Thus, election not worth blood of any Nigerian if you may ask me.

"It pisses me of most times when youths voluntarily accept to be used by some power drunk politicians who more often than not would choose to safeguard the lives of their children than turning them to political thugs during elections. So, why must our youths accept to dine and wine with the devil without considering the repercussion of their actions?"

"It is high time we changed the narrative and start getting things done the right way they ought to be and stop playing gambling with the futures of the leaders of tomorrow."

Arogbonlo charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a violence-free election, adding that the safety of lives of the electorates should be mostly priortised if the agency must achieve optimal success in the coming elections in the two states respectively.

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Ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election in Kogi, Engineer Musa Wada, has said that the All Progressive Party (APC) is dead and would soon be forgotten in the state.

Wada who is the PDP standard flagbearer in the coming election made this known on Saturday, October 26 during a television programme titled 'Standpoint' with Babajide Otitoju.

According to him, Governor Yahaya Bello’s under-performance in the last three and half years has afforded every right thinking member of the state the opportunity to join the moving train, which is the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

"As far as we are concerned, we have more APC members defecting to PDP than it is vise-versa. We don't believe in media hype that's why you haven't been hearing us propagating this on the electronic media in the recent times."

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In a bid to support the good efforts of Ex Corps member, Moses Steven Teru, who provided chairs and desks to two community schools in Cross River, a kind-hearted Nigerian who goes by the name Osarenkhoe Stephen Osarobo has donated a sum of N20,000 to support the painting of the project.

Recall Moses Stephen Tero who is one of the 2018 Batch C Stream I Corper last month (September) rose to the stage of National limelight by taking the problems of the Cross River State community schools on his shoulders and utilizing his handicraft by making benches, desks, chairs and lockers for them.

Following Teru's commitment to the Community Secondary School, Akamkpa and Old Netim Community School, Mr. Osarobo decided to sponsor the painting of the chairs and desks in order to strengthen the durability of the furniture.

Disclosing the completion of the painting of the chairs on his Facebook page, Teru expressed happiness to the good Samaritan saying 'a kind-hearted patriot asked me how much it will cost to polish those desks to increase insects resistance.

"I sent him a small budget, and he responded immediately! Thanks to Mr. Osarobo, the job is done. May God bless you," he added.

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The newly elected deputy governor of Kogi state, Edward Onoja was seen on Friday teaching some pupils in a yet-to-be identified school in the state.

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Lokoja, the Kogi State capital on Friday agog as opposition party PDP stages a rally to draw support ahead of the gubernatorial election slated for November 16.

Party loyalists from different parts of the state were seen trooping to the state capital, with the party's flags and diverse campaign inscriptions and songs.

Vanguard learnt some of the party members were overwhelmed as the embattled senator representing Kogi west, Dino Melaye arrived the venue, and started to chant the latter's praises to show goodwill.

In his remarks, Melaye thanked the people for their endless supports and assured them of massive victory in the coming election slated for November 16.

It was further gathered Governors Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state, Seyi Makinde of Oyo state and the deputy-governors of Taraba, Ebonyi and Benue states who were all present at the occasion, called on Kogi electorates to vote for the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 16 gubernatorial election.

The Chairman of the PDP National Campaign Council, Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, charged the electorate to emulate their counterparts in his state by voting for the Engr Musa Wada on November 16.

The Chairman of PDP Governors Forum, Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa, assured Kogi electorate that Wada would deliver in his campaign promises, saying that they would heave a new sigh of relief under a PDP administration.

PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, while presenting PDP flag to the governorship candidate and his running mate, Hon. Bamidele Aro, said that the issues of non-payment of salary and pensions would become a thing of the past, adding that roads, water and other infrastructure would also be provided.

The national chairman also presented Sen. Dino Melaye with a flag as the candidate of the party for the re-run election for Kogi West Senatorial District on Nov. 16.

The governorship candidate, Musa Wada, promised to rescue the state from the Yahaya Bello-led APC administration.

He stated that the determination to oust the incumbent governor has become imperative to restore the dignity of civil servants, pensioners and the downtrodden which the government has systematically emasculated from the governance of their state.

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Lokoja, the Kogi State capital on Friday agog as opposition party PDP stages a rally to draw support ahead of the gubernatorial election slated for November 16.

Party loyalists from different parts of the state were seen trooping to the state capital, with the party's flags and diverse campaign inscriptions and songs.

Vanguard learnt some of the party members were overwhelmed as the embattled senator representing Kogi west, Dino Melaye arrived the venue, and started to chant the latter's praises to show goodwill.

In his remarks, Melaye thanked the people for their endless supports and assured them of massive victory in the coming election slated for November 16.

There's tight security as Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) laden with men and officers of the Nigerian Police, who were fully on ground to ensure security and maintenance of law and order.

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National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp for Batch C stream I is right at the corner, and it is expedient for every prospective corps member to have foreknowledge of these must-have things before, during and after camp.

As a prospective corps member, you might have heard or read so many things from various sources in regards to what you should do when going to camp or while in camp. Here is a detailed information on all you need to know.

However, we have compiled the following 30 things deemed necessary for your camp and it will be good you take note of them very well. Here are the important things you must take to camp as a prospective corps member:

1. NYSC call-up letter: Your call up letter is the first most important thing you must not forget when you are packing for the orientation camp. Take with you both the original copy and the photocopies you made. It is the only evidence that signifies that you are a real and prospective corps member. And that you are not there impersonating someone else. Also, do not laminate your call up letter to avoid any embarrassment.

2. School Identity Card: Also, you should take with you, your school identity card. Take with you the original copy and also make photocopies. It will be the proof you will present at the camp to show that you graduated from the institution that is indicated on your certificate.

3. Statements of Result or Certificates: You are to take with you the original copy and six photocopies of your statement of your result/certificate of the course you studied. If you are a medical graduate/optometrist/pharmacist, you are to take with you the evidence of completion of internship or housemanship and the original copy of your registration certificate with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria/ Optometrist Registration Council/ Pharmacist Board.

4. Medical Certificate of fitness: You must obtain a medical certificate to show your current health status at the camp from an approved government or military hospital.

5. Recent Passport Photographs: The passport photographs should be on white background and must not be squeezed. Ensure you put them inside an envelope to avoid being stained or misplaced easily. At least, you must take not less than 30 pieces of your recent passport photographs to the camp.

6. Stationery such as cut paper, envelopes, writing implements, continuous form paper among others

7. Disinfectants

8. Bed spread

9. Whites tennis shoes & socks

10. White T-shirts & Shorts

11. Toilet Paper & Towel

12. Shower Caps

13. Detergent & Bar Soap

14. Perfumes/ body spray

15. Buckets & Bailer

16. Body Cream & Lotion

17. Sanitary Pads & Tampons

18. Rubber slippers/flip flops

19. Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Bath soap & Sponge

20. Mosquito nets/mosquito repellent...

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The Governorship Campaign Council of the Kogi state All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is confident of Governor Yahaya Bello's success in the forthcoming election in the state.

Kingsley Fanwo who is the chairman of the media and publicity of the campaign council stated this in Lokoja, The Nation reports. According to Fanwo, the APC has increased support of the people of the state and key personalities which would aid the governor's bid for re-election.

He boasted that only Governor Bello can defeat himself in the forthcoming election, adding that the coming back of the asiprants who contested against the governor during the primaries has massively boosted the APC's chances.

Fanwo mocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying the party has lost its leaders and thousands of supporters to APC.

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